US Bridges

Shelburn Glebe Rd. over North Fork Goose Creek

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 01.00FR728/00.80TO841 · Structure no. 000000000027928

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
174
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shelburn Glebe Rd. over North Fork Goose Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Shelburn Glebe Rd. over North Fork Goose Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 174 vehicles a day, projected to reach 282 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesShelburn Glebe Rd.
CrossesNorth Fork Goose Creek
Location01.00FR728/00.80TO841
RouteCounty Highway 729
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.07258, -77.68363
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2014)
Projected traffic282 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$125 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shelburn Glebe Rd. over North Fork Goose Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shelburn Glebe Rd. over North Fork Goose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Shelburn Glebe Rd. over North Fork Goose Creek carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Shelburn Glebe Rd. over North Fork Goose Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Shelburn Glebe Rd. over North Fork Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.